Walker Caddy-pix

WoodsyJuly 12, 2007

It has been a trying week. My MIL was in the hospital this past week with congestive heart failure..fluid build up...and just came home today. Another friend is in the hospital with staph infection in a recent back surgery, and another friend with rhuemetoid arthritis just had her hip replaced. SIGH...things always seem to come at one time.

I watched the grandkids for a few hours today, so couldn't sandwich my reunion quilt, so made this walker caddy for the friend with hip replacement instead.

In years past, when stresses built up, I always cleaned the house. But, now, I'm finding that sewing (well, not too technical sewing) is very time absorbing and relaxing.

Being productive with your hands seems to be a stress reliever whatever the work is. DH would tell Type A corporate people at the store that doing stained glass was very relaxing. Sure enough they'd take it up as a hobby and come back to tell him how right he was. I think anything that allows to to concentrate and create is good therapy.

Marty Mo. I got the pattern online. I've put the link below if you are interested. I've made several of these, and this is the easiest, best looking, and most functional caddy I've tried. I do use interfacing on the front and back for added sturdiness. It takes about 2 hours to make.
Woodsy

Marti..there is a two section pocket on the outside front, and a 3 section pocket on the outside back. Then, there is a huge pocket inside formed by the entire front and back pieces. LOTS of room. Holds telephone, magazines, kleenex, eyeglasses, and a friend even put his iced tea glass in one of the outer pockets.
Woodsy